Festivals and Events

Helensburgh and Lomond hosts many festivals and events throughout the year. Some of the annual events are listed on this webpage, and also a short list of forthcoming events. You can find the full Events Calendar on our What’s On page.

Bunting. Image source: https://pixabay.com/photos/bunting-flags-celebration-1342240/

Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival

Bagpiper in kilt holding bagpipes. Image Source: https://pixabay.com/photos/bagpipe-scot-uilleann-pipes-349717/

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Current Month

Date

Title

Event Type

All

Arts & Crafts

Exhibition

Festival

Food

Outdoor

Sport

Theatre

Event Location

All

Ardgartan

Arrochar

Colquhoun Square

Cove Burgh Hall

Fields of Duchess Wood

Geilston Garden

Helensburgh Pier

Helensburgh Sailing Club

Hermitage Academy

Hermitage Park, Helensburgh

Howie Memorial Park, Rosneath

James Street Community Garden

Knockderry House Hotel

Loch Lomond Shores

Luss village

Online

Riverhill Courtyard

Rosneath Castle Park

Sugar Boat Helensburgh

The Hill House, Helensburgh

Victoria Halls

Event Organizer

All

Arrochar Mountain Rescue Team

Artmap Argyll

Coe and Kilcreggan Book Festival

Cove Burgh Hall

Doors Open Day

Geilston Garden

Go Swim Loch Lomond

Helensburgh & Gareloch Horticultural Society

Helensburgh & Lomond Artisans Association

Helensburgh Amateur Athletic Club

Helensburgh and Lomond Chamber of Commerce

Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games

Helensburgh Art Club

Helensburgh Community Council

Helensburgh Round Table

Helensburgh Savoy Musical Theatre Group

Helensburgh Sportive

Helensburgh Winter Festival

Knockderry House Hotel

Loch Long Jetty Association

Luss Highland Gathering

Plastic Free Helensburgh

RNLI Cove and Kilcreggan

Rosneath Peninsula Highland Gathering

Stall Hire Scotland

The Gardeners of James Street

september

25sep(sep 25)10:00 am27(sep 27)4:00 pmDoors Open Day 2020Argyll and Bute

Door in stone wall. Image source: https://pixabay.com/photos/door-wall-old-stone-granite-1457752/

Event Details

Doors Open Days is coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust. It runs throughout Scotland every September as part of European Heritage Days. It is Scotland’s largest free

Event Details

Doors Open Days is coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust. It runs throughout Scotland every September as part of European Heritage Days. It is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates heritage and the built environment and offers free access to over a thousand venues across the country. In 2020 this will be an online event. For more information see www.doorsopendays.org.uk www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk

Time

25 (Friday) 10:00 am – 27 (Sunday) 4:00 pm

Location

Online

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Organiser

Doors Open Day

Colquhoun SquareColquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ

26sep10:00 am4:00 pmMarket in the SquareColquhoun Square

View across Colquhoun Square towards the Parish Church in Helensburgh. © Ann Stewart

Event Details

Producers vary dependant on the seasons, but at most Markets you will find fresh bread, home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh and smoked fish and seafood, butcher meats, cured meats,

Event Details

Producers vary dependant on the seasons, but at most Markets you will find fresh bread, home-baking, seasonal veg, fresh and smoked fish and seafood, butcher meats, cured meats, cheese, jams, pies, handmade confectionery and craft stalls

Time

(Saturday) 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location

Colquhoun Square

Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ

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Organiser

Stall Hire Scotland

Rosneath Castle ParkRosneath, near Helensburgh, Argyll, G84 0QS

26sep10:00 am5:00 pmCharity Cake SaleRosneath Castle Park

Cupcakes. Image source: https://pixabay.com/photos/cupcakes-dessert-frosting-food-690040/

Event Details

Rosneath Castle Park Charity Cake Sale and Raffle, proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support

Event Details

Rosneath Castle Park Charity Cake Sale and Raffle, proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support

Time

(Saturday) 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location

Rosneath Castle Park

Rosneath, near Helensburgh, Argyll, G84 0QS

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Sugar Boat Helensburgh30 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ

26sep3:30 pm4:30 pmWine TastingSugar Boat, Helensburgh

Glass of red wine being poured. Image source: https://pixabay.com/photos/wine-splash-glass-red-alcohol-1543170/

Event Details

A monthly wine tasting consisting of 6 wines to taste. Lasting no more than an hour with plenty of opportunity for questions & chat.

Event Details

A monthly wine tasting consisting of 6 wines to taste. Lasting no more than an hour with plenty of opportunity for questions & chat.

Time

(Saturday) 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Location

Sugar Boat Helensburgh

30 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ

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october

Hermitage Park, HelensburghSinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TU

11oct10:00 am3:00 pmHorticultural training & volunteeringHermitage Park, Helensburgh

Hermitage Park Helensburgh. Image source: Friends of Hermitage Park

Event Details

‘Sundays with Stewart’, every second Sunday. Horticultural training & volunteering in Hermitage Park. Meet at the kitchen garden, bring your own gloves, hand sanitiser, lunch and drinks.

Event Details

‘Sundays with Stewart’, every second Sunday. Horticultural training & volunteering in Hermitage Park. Meet at the kitchen garden, bring your own gloves, hand sanitiser, lunch and drinks.